The Basic Plan

The best thing to do before starting any workout program or making any change in your life is to establish a set of ground rules, so you can stay on track no matter what distractions or old tendencies rear their heads.

Here are 21 tried-and-true rules I’ve cultivated over the years that have helped me stay on track. Twenty-one may seem overwhelming, but give it an honest effort. Commit to following them for one week and you’ll find they’re surprisingly simple to adapt to.